Travel Registered Nurse RN Care&PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Dallas, TX

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title
Travel RN – PCU / Heart & Spine (Days)
Location
Dallas, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite | Expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed PCU/Step-Down unit within a Heart & Spine setting, maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
Manage and monitor patients post-CABG, AVR/MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD, and immediate post-VATS (chest tubes)
Care for post-vascular surgery patients and pre/post cath lab and EP procedure patients (pacemaker/AICD, heart caths, PCIs, TAVR)
Administer and monitor cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem
Assist with or support bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertion
Utilize Meditech EMR, Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom equipment, iMobile with Apple, and telemetry monitoring
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid for practice in Texas
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Cardizem)
Strong accountability and professional ownership of patient care responsibilities
Preferred Experience / Skills
Minimum 6 months of PCU/Step-Down experience
Strong communication skills with patients and interdisciplinary care teams
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a patient-centered, caring demeanor
Why Join Us
Work in a specialized Heart & Spine unit with a supportive staffing model and manageable 1:3 patient ratios
Gain valuable experience with a high-acuity cardiac and vascular patient population in a well-equipped clinical environment